Dish with Heraldic Shield

Unknown

1470–1500 · Tin-glazed earthenware · Medieval Art

Toward the end of the fifteenth century, Valencian potters created new forms, modeled after contemporary metalwork, with raised studs and ribbing. These objects were often embellished with an overall dot-and-stalk pattern, which served as a field surrounding a family crest.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1470–1500

Medium

Tin-glazed earthenware

Culture

Spanish

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913